Class
Ophiuroidea
Ophiuroidea
8 species in this taxon
class of echinoderms Ophiuroidea (Ophiuroidea) is a class of organisms united by key anatomical and physiological traits. It contains 3 orders with 8 known species. This includes the order groups Amphilepidida, Euryalida, and Ophiacanthida. Among its members, 1 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Echinoderms (Echinodermata).